Events
Volunteer Day at Melton Park
Partner Event
Come assist the Friends of Melton Park with forest & trail stewardship.
Reflections by the Creek: Walk and Nature Journaling Session
During this guided nature walk, participants will explore the sights, sounds, plants, and wildlife of the creek corridor before settling in for a nature journaling session.
John's Homestead Sunday Hike with Tommy Lupo
PARTNER EVENT
Guided hike through John's Homestead to learn about the history and nature of the park. Every Sunday at 3!
Stories & S'mores
Partner Event
Family storytelling and s’mores around a campfire with Ranger Jonah
ASL Nature Series: Secrets of Mason Mill Park
Partner Event
Members of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) community are invited to explore Mason Mill Park with Ranger Jonah. Fully interpreted in ASL.
John's Homestead Sunday Hike with Tommy Lupo
PARTNER EVENT
Guided hike through John's Homestead to learn about the history and nature of the park. Every Sunday at 3!
Nature Walk with Ranger Jonah
PARTNER EVENT
Come learn with Ranger Jonah about the plants and animals of Mason Mill Park.
Just Walk with Carolyn Hartfield
PARTNER EVENT
This wellness walk is a program of DeKalb County and Walk with a Doc. Come join us!
Herbert Taylor Park Workday
Partner Event
Come to the HTDJ workday to meet new people, learn about plants and wildlife, and have a blast! Meet at the kiosk, 1343 Pasadena Ave., Atlanta, 30306 for introductions and the safety talk before heading out for a beautiful day in the park.
John's Homestead Sunday Hike with Tommy Lupo
PARTNER EVENT
Guided hike through John's Homestead to learn about the history and nature of the park. Every Sunday at 3!
Bird Stroll with Ranger Jonah
PARTNER EVENT
Join Ranger Jonah for a two-mile walk on the trails of Mason Mill Park to see what birds are active.
Nature Play Adventure at Mason Mill Park
PARTNER EVENT
Join Ranger Jonah for a nature adventure designed for ages 3-8.
Wetland Restoration Work Day at Friendship Forest
Partner Event
Join South Fork Conservancy for a Wetland Restoration Work Day at Friendship Forest!
Turkey Walk-Off with Carolyn Hartfield
PARTNER EVENT
Walk off yesterday's turkey dinner on Black Friday with Certified Health Coach, Carolyn Hartfield!
Nature Walk with Ranger Jonah
PARTNER EVENT
Come learn with Ranger Jonah about the plants and animals of Mason Mill Park.
ASL Nature Series: Secrets of Mason Mill Park
Partner Event
Members of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) community are invited to explore Mason Mill Park with Ranger Jonah. Fully interpreted in ASL.
Volunteer Day at Melton Park
Partner Event
Come assist the Friends of Melton Park with forest & trail stewardship.
Wreath-Making with Hot Chocolate and Live Music
Come gather kudzu vines near the creek and create your own custom wreath!
Just Walk with Carolyn Hartfield
PARTNER EVENT
This wellness walk is a program of DeKalb County and Walk with a Doc. Come join us!
Bird Stroll with Ranger Jonah
PARTNER EVENT
Join Ranger Jonah for a two-mile walk on the trails of Mason Mill Park to see what birds are active.
Herbert Taylor Park Workday
Partner Event
Come to the HTDJ workday to meet new people, learn about plants and wildlife, and have a blast! Meet at the kiosk, 1343 Pasadena Ave., Atlanta, 30306 for introductions and the safety talk before heading out for a beautiful day in the park.
Nature Play Adventure at Mason Mill Park
PARTNER EVENT
Join Ranger Jonah for a nature adventure designed for ages 3-8.
Fungi Though the Seasons: Fall
PARTNER EVENT
Eliza Crofts leads this exciting mushroom class at Mason Mill Park.
Stories & S'mores
Partner Event
Family storytelling and s’mores around a campfire with Ranger Jonah
Just Walk with Carolyn Hartfield
PARTNER EVENT
This wellness walk is a program of DeKalb County and Walk with a Doc. Come join us!
Full Moon Night Walk at Mason Mill Park
Partner Event
Come see Mason Mill park in the full moon’s light!
Just Walk with Carolyn Hartfield
PARTNER EVENT
This wellness walk is a program of DeKalb County and Walk with a Doc. Come join us!
Full Moon Night Walk at Mason Mill Park
Partner Event
Come see Mason Mill park in the full moon’s light!
John's Homestead Sunday Hike with Tommy Lupo
PARTNER EVENT
Guided hike through John's Homestead to learn about the history and nature of the park. Every Sunday at 3!
Tree Exploration + Leaf Printing
Explore old-growth forest and champion trees on a guided tree ID walk
NEW DATE - Tucker Rivers Alive Cleanup Event
Partner Event
Get down and dirty cleaning up South Peachtree Creek. Breakfast and lunch provided!
W.D. Thomson Park Workday Plant Removal
Partner Event
Only stay as long as you like; every bit helps! We provide water and snacks. There will be tasks for all ages and levels of experience.
Nature Walk with Ranger Jonah
PARTNER EVENT
Come learn with Ranger Jonah about the plants and animals of Mason Mill Park.
John's Homestead Sunday Hike with Tommy Lupo
PARTNER EVENT
Guided hike through John's Homestead to learn about the history and nature of the park. Every Sunday at 3!
Walks with Ted–Friendship Forest
PARTNER EVENT
Join Dekalb County District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry for a fun and informative community partner event. We will walk through this exceptional pocket park near Clarkston in Dekalb County.
Fungi Though the Seasons: Fall
PARTNER EVENT
Eliza Crofts leads this exciting mushroom class at Mason Mill Park.
Nature Play Adventure at Mason Mill Park
PARTNER EVENT
Join Ranger Jonah for a nature adventure designed for ages 3-8.
Just Walk with Carolyn Hartfield
PARTNER EVENT
This wellness walk is a program of DeKalb County and Walk with a Doc. Come join us!
John's Homestead Sunday Hike with Tommy Lupo
PARTNER EVENT
Guided hike through John's Homestead to learn about the history and nature of the park. Every Sunday at 3!
Herbert Taylor Park Workday
PARTNER EVENT
Come to the HTDJ workday to meet new people, learn about plants and wildlife, and have a blast! Meet at the kiosk, 1343 Pasadena Ave., Atlanta, 30306 for introductions and the safety talk before heading out for a beautiful day in the park.
Bird Stroll with Ranger Jonah
Partner Event
Join Ranger Jonah for a two-mile walk on the trails of Mason Mill Park to see what birds are active.
Volunteer Day at Melton Park
Partner Event
Come assist the Friends of Melton Park with forest & trail stewardship.
Edible Nature Walk for Families
Partner Event
Families are invited to walk with Ranger Jonah to learn about what is edible in Atlanta forests.
Old Growth Forest Birding at Deepdene Park
Join Birds Georgia for an early morning bird walk through one of Atlanta's most special forests in the Olmsted Linear Park - Deepdene.
Fall Equinox Walk
Celebrate the Fall Equinox with a guided nature walk at John’s Homestead with a certified naturalist! Discover seasonal changes, local plants and wildlife, and the connections between the land, creek, and watershed.
W.D. Thomson Park Workday Plant Removal
Volunteers will engage in a rewarding morning of invasive plant removal in W.D. Thomson Park in Atlanta near Emory. There will be tasks for all ages and levels of experience. Wear closed toe shoes, long sleeves and pants as there may be poison ivy. Dress for the weather and uneven terrain. If you have your own gloves and tools, bring them along; otherwise you may borrow some of ours.
Meet in the lower parking lot at 9 am. Only stay as long as you like; every bit helps! We provide water and snacks.
Creek Rising 2026: Our Flagship Celebration
Join us for an unforgettable evening of refreshments, music, artisanal cocktails, and the chance to explore the trails and beauty of Zonolite Park. We fill the park with yard games, Atlanta’s favorite rubber duck race, and some amazing surprises.
We have presented this remarkable gathering for over 10 years, honoring the successes of our supporters, and every year we renew our commitment to protecting and connecting the banks of the South Fork of Peachtree Creek. Creek Rising is not possible without you—and we are deeply grateful for the community that makes this work thrive.
Every ticket, bid, and donation helps create a healthier South Fork.
Herbert Taylor Park Workday
Come to the HTDJ workday to meet new people, learn about plants and wildlife, and have a blast! Meet at the kiosk, 1343 Pasadena Ave., Atlanta, 30306 for introductions and the safety talk before heading out for a beautiful day in the park.
Birds Georgia Fall Flyway Festival
PARTNER EVENT
Join Birds Georgia this September for their annual Fall Flyway Festival, a month-long series of events highlighting the vital role native plants play in supporting birds and other wildlife.
Great Southeast Pollinator Picnic
Join the Intown Atlanta Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society and Food Well Alliance at the Lake Claire Community Land Trust to celebrate our pollinating insects and “bee” a part of this community science initiative!
W.D. Thomson Park Workday Plant Removal
Volunteers will engage in a rewarding morning of invasive plant removal in W.D. Thomson Park in Atlanta near Emory. There will be tasks for all ages and levels of experience. Wear closed toe shoes, long sleeves and pants as there may be poison ivy. Dress for the weather and uneven terrain. If you have your own gloves and tools, bring them along; otherwise you may borrow some of ours.
Meet in the lower parking lot at 9 am. Only stay as long as you like; every bit helps! We provide water and snacks.
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census
Open to residents of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. This year’s Great Southeast Pollinator Census is dedicated to Walter Reeves—a trusted voice, passionate educator, and tireless champion for gardens and pollinators.
Georgia Environmental Conference
The Annual Georgia Environmental Conference is the largest, most comprehensive, and diverse professional environmental education opportunity in Georgia and the Southeast Region.
Exploring Georgia’s Native Plants: Impacts of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census began in Georgia in 2019 as a citizen science initiative and has since expanded across several southeastern states. Along the way, it has generated valuable data, inspired countless participants, and produced both expected and surprising insights into the pollinators that sustain our ecosystems.
Herbert Taylor Park Workday
Come to the HTDJ workday to meet new people, learn about plants and wildlife, and have a blast! Meet at the kiosk, 1343 Pasadena Ave., Atlanta, 30306 for introductions and the safety talk before heading out for a beautiful day in the park.
Confluence Park Restoration 2
Join us for a morning of hands-on stewardship at Confluence Park!
Together, we'll remove invasive plants, pick up litter, improve visibility along the trails, and help create a healthier, more welcoming park for both people and wildlife. Volunteers will use hand tools to clear vegetation, create mulch to improve park paths and trees, and restore one of the first areas visitors experience when they arrive. Your efforts will make an immediate, visible difference—and many hands make light work, even on a summer day!
Bring a water bottle and wear closed-toed shoes. Long pants and long-sleeve shirts work well in these conditions to protect your skin, but anything you are comfortable in works best. We will provide cold water, snacks, and bug spray.
If you can’t attend for the full length of time, please come to the beginning for orientation and training, then stay as long as you are able. We will also be meeting on Saturday, July 11 and you can sign up for both events using the form below.
Reach out to info@southforkconservancy.org if you have any questions.
Volunteers will be lead by South Fork Conservancy Fellow, Martin Mathys-Thompson Brown, who is a graduate student in Landscape Architecture at the University of Georgia. He joins us for the summer to develop a landscape management plan and environmental stewardship model to lay the groundwork for a Creek Conservation Corps. You can learn more about his design philosophy and work here.